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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2003
Koji Kasai, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
A waterproof cover ( ) is provided on an upper surface ( ) of a casing( ) of an electrical connection box ( ). The waterproof cover ( ) is formed with a recess ( ) for collecting water fallen down on the outer surface of the waterproof cover ( ). One end of the recess ( ) with respect to a longitudinal direction is raised to form a water-diverting portion ( ), a rib ( ) projects up at the other end of the recess ( ), and a dropping portion ( ) is provided below the rib ( ). Waterdrops M that fall down on the outer surface of the waterproof cover ( ) stay temporally in the recess ( ) and drain along the dropping portion ( ) when the water level thereof exceeds the rib ( ). Further, a slanted guide ( ) projects from a bracket ( ) below the dropping portion ( ).